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Why Luxembourg?
Luxembourg offers an exemplary environment for the effective management and protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs). Combining approachable and solution-oriented stakeholders, a robust research and development (R&D) landscape, and a favourable multilingual framework, Luxembourg provides an ideal jurisdiction for the safeguarding of patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and neighbouring rights.
A legal framework that recognises and protects innovation
By their very nature, intellectual property rights are safeguarded under a comprehensive network of national and international laws and conventions. These frameworks recognise the outcomes of scholarly and creative endeavours, transforming them into legally protected intangible assets.
Luxembourg’s achievements in establishing itself as a hub for intellectual property are consistently lauded at both the European and global levels. The country has demonstrated notable expertise in fostering a high-density IPR economy, reflected in the significant rise of employment opportunities in related sectors. Today, a substantial proportion of business value is attributed to intellectual property, a key driver of economic growth and innovation.
Why Luxembourg stands out in Intellectual Property
Luxembourg’s legal and administrative landscape is specifically tailored to meet the demands of IP protection and commercialisation.
Multilingual and cost-efficient administration
Luxembourg’s flexible linguistic framework facilitates procedural efficiency, particularly in patent and trademark applications. This reduces administrative costs and provides access to expert multilingual services across all sectors concerned with intellectual property management. By extension, Luxembourg’s multilingual expertise enhances its position as one of the world’s most competitive economies.
Favourable tax and legal regime
The country offers an advantageous tax regime designed to foster innovation and creativity. Under specific conditions, net incomes derived from patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, software, and domain names are eligible for an 80 per cent tax exemption. Recent reforms introduced in 2018 refine this system to align with international and European tax standards, ensuring Luxembourg remains a competitive and attractive destination for IP stakeholders.
Accessible and competent authorities
Luxembourg’s compact size and streamlined administrative structures facilitate efficient communication with decision-makers and authorities. Under the Ministry of the Economy, the Intellectual Property Office (Office de la Propriété Intellectuelle - OPI) oversees the country’s IP legal and regulatory frameworks. This office ensures a seamless process for IP protection, offering businesses and creators the tools they need to manage and capitalise on their intellectual assets.
Expert guidance through the Intellectual Property Institute Luxembourg (IPIL)
The IPIL serves as the primary point of contact for businesses, researchers, and public institutions seeking support in intellectual property matters. It provides training, awareness programs, and other dedicated services to maximise the potential of IP assets.
Luxembourg’s strategic combination of legal certainty, robust R&D initiatives, and accessible expert networks underscores its position as a leading destination for the protection and management of intellectual property rights.
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